Ahead, Harper’s Bazaar separates fact from fiction to break down the true story that inspired Hamnet.

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The true star of "The Princess Bride" was André the Giant? Inconceivable! But to hear Cary Elwes talk, it's not hard to believe the wrestling behemoth was beloved among the film's cast. In his book, ...

During the Elizabethan era, the trend of wearing oversized collars became synonymous with aristocracy and opulence. These massive collars, known as ruffs, were not merely fashion statements but ...

When her holiday season wedding takes a turn, the bride flees the venue — dress and all — retreating to her hometown. As she recovers from the dramatic exit and subsequent relationship fallout, she ...

Composer Max Richter turned to Elizabethan-era instruments and a women’s choir to help find “Hamnet‘s” emotional tone. “Hamnet” is based on Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel, and tells the story of ...

The coin minted between 1584 and 1586 celebrates England’s naval superiority. By Laura Baisas Published Dec 9, 2025 9:27 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily ...

A 16th century painting of Thomas Howard, the 4th Duke of Norfolk, has become the most expensive Elizabethan portrait to date after selling for £3.2 million ($4.2 million) at Sotheby’s Old Masters ...

Everyone knows the golden rule of weddings: Never upstage the bride. Especially if she’s the one paying your invoice. One bride’s big moment has gone viral on TikTok after her wedding coordinator’s ...

Shrishty is a decade-old journalist covering a variety of beats between politics to pop culture, but movies are her first love, which led her to study Film and TV Development at UCLAx. She lives and ...

One of Ireland’s oldest historic maps, Captain John Baxter’s "A true description of the Norwest partes of Irelande" (circa 1599), holds the untold story of Elizabethan espionage and the sly art of spy ...

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and the owner of the dog who voiced Scraps is as proud as ever of his pup’s performance in the film. Forbes‘Tim Burton’s Corpse ...